the Modified
Welcome to the Ultimate Modified Car Experience
If you're passionate about exotic cars, custom builds, and high-performance machines that push the limits—you’re in the right place.
This isn’t your average car meet. This is a high-octane showcase of modified cars, where every ride tells a story and nothing is left stock. From JDM legends to modern-day drift monsters, each build is a unique expression of style, speed, and innovation.
Whether it’s lowered to perfection, turbocharged, or wrapped in a wild color-shift vinyl, our community celebrates the art of automotive customization—and the power behind it. Expect to see insane engine swaps that drop big power into unexpected platforms, from 2JZs in classic chassis to V8-swapped imports and rotary madness under the hood.
What to Expect at Our Modified Car Show
- Iconic JDM cars like the Nissan GT-R, Toyota Supra, Mazda RX-7, and Honda NSX
- Low, wide stances with aggressive aero kits and custom bodywork
- Turbocharged and supercharged builds made to dominate on the street and track
- Insane engine swaps—think RBs in BMWs, LS motors in drift builds, or EV conversions in old-school imports
- Restomods blending classic JDM styling with modern performance and tech
- Drift-ready builds designed for control, precision, and maximum style
- One-of-a-kind wraps, custom paintwork, and jaw-dropping finishes
- Garage-born concepts that push the limits of creativity and performance
From street-tuned beasts to track-built monsters, show cars to drift missiles, this is where JDM culture, car modification, and automotive creativity collide.
Join the Movement. Welcome to The Modified.
Participants
- $25 per vehicle online or $35 at the gate
- Includes admission for 2 people (driver + guest)
- Includes admission to museum as well as the show
- Participant gate open from 8:00am to 12:00pm
- Pre-registration online highly recommended
- Online registration is open until the day of the show
- On-site registration only on the day of the show
Visitors
- Includes admission to the museum as well as the show
- Adults / Seniors: $25
- Youth (ages 11-17): $15
- Children (10 and under): FREE
- Active Military (must present ID): FREE
- Free parking
Vendors
- $40 per space online or $50 at the gate
- Space size is approximately 20' x 20'
- Includes admission for 2 people (vendor + guest)
- Includes admission to the museum as well as the show
- Space assignments are on a first come, first serve basis
- Vendor gate open from 12:00pm to 5:00pm Friday and 8:00am to 12:00pm Saturday
- Pre-registration online recommended
- Online registration is open until the day of the show
- On-site registration only on the day of the show
FAQs
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No. Much like going to a professional sporting event, you cannot get a refund because you can no longer make it. Guests are in charge of finding a person to purchase that ticket or giving it to someone else to use.
Tickets are non-refundable, but are transferable between persons.
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Yes, food and/or beverages is available for purchase.
George & Sally's Blue Moon Diner in open daily.
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Bringing outside food and/or beverages is prohibited.
Gilmore Car Museum relies on sales from food and beverage to stay in operation.
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Smoking is prohibited inside any buildings. The designated smoking area is outside while at least 25 feet away from buildings.
Smoking marijuana is strictly prohibited on museum grounds.
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Yes, we accept Visa, Discover, and Mastercard.
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Yes. Pets are allowed outside on museum grounds. Pets are not permitted in any building or gallery. All pets must be on a leash at all times and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pet.
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No. Use of golf carts without prior permission from the Gilmore Car Museum is prohibited.
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No. Political and religious advertisements are not allowed on our campus.